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Permission to construct new detached two storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance from public road, install new on site treatment unit with new percolation area, detached garage for domestic use and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development contravenes the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding housing in the City Hinterland and would lead to an overconcentration of haphazard, one-off housing in an un-serviced rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal fails to meet the specific criteria for the assessment of single houses in the City Hinterland as defined in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The development would contravene Objective ZO 20.4, which seeks to protect rural amenity and preserve the City Hinterland for agricultural use.
  • The project would contribute to an excessive density of haphazard, one-off residential development in an un-serviced rural area not zoned for such use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.53Section 3.54Objective ZO 20.4

Decision Document Summary

Jennifer Lyons applied for permission to construct a detached two-storey dwelling house, garage, and on-site treatment system at Carhoo, Rathpeacon, Cork. Cork City Council refused the application on the grounds that it contravenes the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies for the City Hinterland. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal would negatively impact rural amenities and lead to an unsustainable overconcentration of one-off housing in an un-serviced rural location....
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